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Edward William Vopat

Edward William Vopat

8.4

Excellent

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Bankruptcy / Debt
  • 20% Criminal Defense
  • 20% Military Law
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (25%-33%)
  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • 14 Bell Ct
    Bellmore, NY 11710
    Office: 516-804-●●●● - show
    Fax: 516-557-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Russian

References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Smart and Aggressive”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-01 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Vopat helped me wind up my business in bankruptcy court. I felt well prepped for the court appearance and Edward explained everything before... more
5 star rating

“A man to have by your side”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-03-20 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Was able to understand and communicate well in a difficult support issue. Cared about me, my child, and the results I wanted to get. He treated the... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 4 years since Edward William Vopat was first licensed to practice law in NY.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Law Offices of Edward W. Vopat 2006–present
Law intern to the Hon. William LaMarca at New York State Supreme Court 2002–2002
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
St John's University School of Law Bankruptcy LL.M - Master of Laws 2007
St John's University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2004
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Freedom Team Salute Secretary of the Army 2008
Empire State Counsel New York State Bar Association 2007
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association
Member Beta Gamma Sigma 1992–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Can I sue hospital for assigning my account to...
Edward's answer: The quickest and best likely solution here is to contact the hospital. If you send them a letter... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Domestic Support Obligations Under the Revised Bankruptcy Code Journal of Bankruptcy Law & Practice 2008
Representing Clients During Divorce and Bankruptcy: How New York’s Domestic Relations Law Impacts Title to Property New York State Bar Association Real Property Law Journal 2003

Cases
Title:
Burgess v. Sikes
Practice Area:
Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
Outcome:
Rehearing en banc, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Description:
Co-authored a amicus brief arguing that a debtor's disaster-relief payment comes into the bankruptcy estate through a combination of § 541(a)(1) (...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Veterans Benefits 30 minute Television Interview on "Is the World Serious" 2008
A Comparative Analysis of the Initial Public Offerings of U.S. and Foreign Firms Academy for International Business Northeast Conference 1994